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Counseling

Attending college can be stressful. We can help!

Western provides comprehensive counseling services to students at no cost. As trained professionals, our counselors can effectively navigate complex personal, academic, and career barriers that can affect your classroom and future workplace success.

Personal Counseling

Supportive counseling to students who are struggling with personal issues. Learn to make better choices, improve interpersonal skills, gain confidence, and increase educational effectiveness through the development of an individualized plan. Typical concerns include:

Transition and change

Uncertainty about goals and direction

Personal relationship conflicts, domestic violence concerns

Family concerns

Grief and loss

Stress, depression, and anxiety

Lack of motivation and/or concentration difficulties

Crisis Counseling

Western Counselors are trained to provide support and guidance in crisis situations. They are also connected to a variety of local resources, if needed. A crisis may be caused by a death in the family, suicidal thoughts, loss of a job, medical issues or relationship changes. We are here to listen and to provide support.

Academic Counseling

Get help navigating your educational experience, including:

Determining an appropriate credit load

Exploring transfer opportunities

Addressing test anxiety issues

Determining the most appropriate course mix to consider

Navigating the college system

Introducing new study habits

Uncovering barriers to academic success

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Addictions (ATODA)

If you are concerned about your own or a friend’s or family member’s alcohol, tobacco, or drug use, you can receive consultation, assessments, short term counseling, or referral services to community resources.

Career Counseling

Through the use of a variety of tools, counseling can help you better understand your values, interests, abilities, and personality style so you can pursue a career that fits you. Begin with a consultation with Career Services to see if you are on the right path at Western.

Relationship Violence Prevention/Student Advocacy

Western provides resources that can give you direction on what to do if you experience relationship violence, stalking, or sexual assault. Our Violence Prevention Specialist, located in the Academic Resources Center, Room 232B (Multicultural Center), can be reached at 608-785-9468 or violenceprevention@westerntc.edu. For more information, visit Violence Prevention.